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Raiders relying on improving defense to gain momentum

"We want to be the reason why we win." -- Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, on Las Vegas' oft-ridiculed defense.

HENDERSON, Nev. -- Something clicked for the Las Vegas Raiders' defense at halftime of their Week 4 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers.

Something a long time coming. Something that, with a New England Patriots offense that has scored three points combined in its last two games coming to town for a game Sunday (4:05 p.m. ET, Allegiant Stadium, CBS), has the potential of continuing to click.